Toxic megacolonFrom our partner site on acid reflux, AcidRefluxConnection.com. Toxic megacolon is a life-threatening complication of other intestinal conditions. It is characterized by a very inflated colon, abdominal distention, and sometimes fever, abdominal pain, or shock. Alternative Names: Toxic dilation of the colon; Megarectum Causes, incidence, and risk factors: This is a complication of inflammatory bowel disease, such as ulcerative colitis and Crohn?s disease, and some infections of the colon. Other forms of megacolon exist and can be congenital (present since birth) or associated with some forms of constipation.
|
|
|
|||
What's New
RA affects more than 1 million adults in the U.S. Test your rheumatoid arthritis knowledge with this quick quiz! More
|
Learn from people who have been through it, interact with leading health care professionals, share your own inspirational stories and much more.
Featured Expertsfrom our Breast Cancer SiteThanks and Good-Bye, Leroy SieversThis is the final post Leroy Sievers made to his "My Cancer"... Read more
from our Chronic Pain Site8 Tips For Improving Your Doctor's AppointmentPreparation for a doctor's appointment is the first step towards... Read more
Featured Membersfrom our Diet & Exercise Siteadvertisement
|
advertisement
advertisement
Featured Advertiser Linksadvertisement
Books from Our Experts |
Email this page
Printer friendly
Bookmark this page
Note: All clinical content on this site is physician-reviewed, except material generated by our community members.
Featuring Content From:
By using this service, you accept our Terms of Use. Please read them. The consumer health information on HealthCare08Central.com is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment for any medical conditions. You should promptly seek professional medical care if you have any concern about your health, and you should always consult your physician before starting a fitness regimen. Copyright © 2005-2008. The HealthCentral Network, Inc. All rights reserved.
 | We comply with the HONcode standard for trustworthy health information: verify here. |
